All of its qualities make them a must have. We are dealing with very safe, light and comfortable snowshoes, which run well on all terrain types, particularly extreme, and are solidly made. Price wise, they are in the high end of the range, very expensive, but not without reason. There are two models, the 22 IN and a larger model the 25 IN for those weighing over 90kg of total loaded weight, it’s a slightly heavier model: 2.04 kg. The straps tend to pop out of the holding notch, but there’s no risk that they will open or loosen. Only one small comment on the technical level, the heels have no locking system in the raised position, so they sometimes have difficulty staying in place and fall back down. The straps and adjustments are very tough.Īnother very important quality is that they are silent, and out in the mountains this is more than appreciable. With their rugged, lower-profile deck and advanced Paragon binding, Womens Revo Ascent snowshoes bring all-terrain performance to those with a narrow. Le ciaspole Revo Ascent da donna di MSR offrono una resistenza eccezionale su terreni aggressivi e ora sono dotate dei nuovi attacchi Paragon. They left a few scratches, but that’s all, and our testers really did put them through their paces, in the extreme. A robust snowshoe, even if the plastic didn’t much like the rocky patches we went through. We think they are really designed for difficult slopes and hard snow. They are precise and stable, they really grip the terrain as it changes: you feel very safe. Thanks to the two steel rails under the snowshoe and the two long, curved front spikes, you can attack the steepest of slopes, including hard snow or icy parts, no problem. Warning! There is a left and right foot, don’t mix them up, the straps are always on the outside of the foot. To adjust the straps, you use a system of metal buckle and eyelets, easy to do, unless your fingers are a bit chilly, and then it takes more patience. They are very comfortable, the straps handle the off-axis twisting movements really well. We were worried that the straps, once under tension would cut the circulation but not at all. Once the four straps are fixed, the shoe is perfectly held and without being too tight. You position your foot on the deck, not too far forward, so the tip of the shoe is at the crampon tip, then tighten the back strap and then those above starting with the top one. Updated for 2017: Rock-solid durability, security and all-terrain snowshoe performance.Our rugged Revo Ascent snowshoes are engineered to take you anywhere y. The four-strap system seems a little “complex”, but you quickly get used to it. Adjusting the bindings: there is no preset size and so the advantage is that they can be adapted to all types of shoes. We tested it on the steep and chaotic slopes of the Corsican mountains.įirst thoughts: they are light and compact, with a nice high-tech look. The Revo Ascent are alpine all-terrain snowshoes, particularly suitable for hiking in rugged landscapes. Pieps avalanche beacons, shovels, probes. Uphill Efficiency: Ergo Televators reduce fatigue and increase traction on the steeps with an ergonomic design that engages with a flick of a pole grip. Paragon™ Binding: Comfortable, freeze-resistant mesh strap wraps securely around a wide range of boots for ultimate control, while toe stops offer fast, precise foot alignment.Īll-Condition Adaptability: Add-on Modular Flotation tails allow you the maneuverability of a smaller, primary snowshoe with the added, on-demand flotation of optional, 5-inch (13-cm) tails. Combined with their Ergo Televators and add-on Flotation Tails, these snowshoes are built to get you there-wherever “there” may be.Įxternal Traction: Aggressive perimeter teeth and durable steel DTX crampons deliver advanced traction, especially on traverses and in challenging conditions.ĭurable: Injection-molded plastic deck withstands abusive conditions, and offers a subtle torsional flex underfoot for excellent purchase. We also like the hinge attachment for its. Our testers love the secure binding configuration, though it can lead to some discomfort with softer boots. This includes rubber strap bindings, a rigid hinge binding/deck attachment, and a respectable amount of traction aids on the bottom of the snowshoe. Underfoot, the ExoTract™ deck pairs external steel teeth with the torsional flex of plastic for confidence-inspiring traction. The MSR Revo Trail has a proven feature set. With a glove-like fit that eliminates pressure points, the binding’s mesh strap delivers excellent comfort and security in technical terrain. Revo Ascent snowshoes deliver rock-solid durability in aggressive terrain and now feature our advanced Paragon™ binding for ultimate foot control.
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